# Ctrl for iPad vs Awesome Habits

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Awesome Habits at 91% against Ctrl for iPad's 40%. Awesome Habits also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (943 vs 7). Ctrl for iPad's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ctrl for iPad sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Awesome Habits sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Awesome Habits holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Awesome Habits has 943 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Ctrl for iPad's written reviews are positive against 91% of Awesome Habits's.

Ctrl for iPad ships an update every 2 months, Awesome Habits every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ctrl for iPad | Awesome Habits |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ctrl-for-ipad/id1247514528/reviews) | **[4.8 (943 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/awesome-habits-habit-tracker/id1514915737/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **943** |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **90.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ON LX Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1216537447) | [Michal Tuma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514915736) |

## What reviewers say

### Ctrl for iPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ctrl-for-ipad/id1247514528)

Create, edit, and run custom control interfaces for multiple devices. Trigger commands using various protocols like MIDI, OSC, and HTTP. Share workspaces across devices and customize your interface with custom palettes and images.

**Highlights:** All-in-one interface for building and running workspaces, Trigger multiple commands via MIDI, OSC, HTTP, TCP, UDP, Mix and match control protocols, Share workspaces across devices with file sharing and AirDrop, Customizable control palettes and interface design, Support for various control elements like buttons, sliders, and crossfaders

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lite | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lite to Core Upgrade | $37.99 | one-time |
| Core to Pro Upgrade | $44.99 | one-time |
| Core | $59.99 | one-time |
| Lite to Pro Upgrade | $84.99 | one-time |
| Pro | $99.99 | one-time |


### Awesome Habits

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/awesome-habits-habit-tracker/id1514915737)

This app helps you build positive habits and break negative ones by focusing on small, consistent changes. Track daily, weekly, or monthly goals, monitor your progress with detailed statistics, and receive smart reminders to stay on track. It offers extensive customization and integration with Apple devices and services.

**Highlights:** Build good habits, break bad ones, Daily, weekly, and monthly goals, Habit ideas with on-device Apple Intelligence, Track progress with statistics and heatmaps, Interactive widgets and Live Activities, Apple Health integration, Customizable icons and themes

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $12.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium with Trial | $12.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $22.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and intuitive interface
- 👍 Clean and visually appealing design
- ✨ Seamless cross-device sync
- 🔓 No account required, uses iCloud
- 💰 Reasonable one-time purchase option

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited to 3 habits in free version
- 🕰 Timer must stay open to work
- 🗓 No option to start habits on a future date
- 📊 Limited data visualization and statistics

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional syncing issues between devices
- Habit descriptions sometimes get deleted

**Requested features**

- Add ability to edit past habit entries
- Implement weekly/monthly habit tracking goals
- Integrate with Apple Health for more data sources
- Add option to group habits into routines
- Improve widget functionality and customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ctrl for iPad free?

Ctrl for iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Awesome Habits free?

Awesome Habits is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ctrl for iPad or Awesome Habits?

Awesome Habits is rated higher. Ctrl for iPad averages 3.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Awesome Habits averages 4.8 from 943 ratings.

### Do Ctrl for iPad or Awesome Habits have ads?

Neither Ctrl for iPad nor Awesome Habits shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ctrl for iPad or Awesome Habits?

Ctrl for iPad ships an update every 2 months, and Awesome Habits every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ctrl for iPad was updated on October 24, 2026 and Awesome Habits on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*